Thomas Edisons Electric Pen Invention | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2026-09-19 | Thomas Edisons Electric Pen Invention | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
Merino Wool Blanket Weaving The Henry Ford 2024-10-10 | The Greenfield Village Weaving Shop has been working hard spinning wool from Firestone Farm's Merino sheep into yarn, and then weaving the yarn into blankets. These one-of-a-kind textiles are available now in-store and online at giftshop.thehenryford.org/limited-edition-merino-wool-blanket
‘To Establish the Rule of Justice’: The History and Legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act The Henry Ford 2024-10-06 | The 1964 Civil Rights Act made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. In this video, curators Amber N. Mitchell and Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) discuss the origins of this landmark piece of legislation, the changes it prompted, and the legacy and call to action it holds for Americans today.
The Headless Horseman is waiting...☠️ #sleepyhollow #halloween The Henry Ford 2024-10-04 | The Headless Horseman is waiting for you at Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village. Tickets still available for Thursdays in October at THF.org/Halloween
Inside Greenfield Villages 1937 Cider Mill The Henry Ford 2024-10-01 | Watch as Greenfield Village presenters fire up our historic cider mill and turn apples to cider in a process powered by a 5-horsepower Sears Economy Engine. The cider mill building was built at Greenfield Village in 1937 to house the cider-making equipment from Martinsville, Michigan. It is built on a bank, so the apples were brought into the building on the second floor, then fed by gravity to the first floor. 🍎
Our “Agriculture and the Environment” exhibit has a new artifact! The Henry Ford 2024-10-01 | Next time you’re in the museum, look up! Our “Agriculture and the Environment” exhibit has a new artifact — a 2016 Agras MG-1 Drone acquired from Northwestern Michigan College through collaboration with Michigan Soybean Committee. Designed for precision spraying of agricultural chemicals, this drone was used at NMC to train operators after the Federal Aviation Administration began regulating drone use in 2016. Learning to operate uncrewed aerial systems or drones requires formal training, and NMC created one of the first associate degree programs in this field of study. Students learned to maneuver drones to spot-apply small amounts of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides on vineyards, orchards, hay fields and row crops in Michigan.
Cornerstone Day, September 27 The Henry Ford 2024-09-17 | Come celebrate with us as we mark our annual Cornerstone Day on Friday, September 27, and throughout next weekend. On Sept. 27 in 1928, Henry Ford invited friend, mentor and famed inventor, Thomas Edison, to dedicate the cornerstone of his new museum. Edison walked across wet cement, added his signature and thrust the shovel of horticulturist Luther Burbank into its center, inspiring generations over the next nearly 100 years by activating their potential to help shape a better future. Now, we invite you to be the cornerstone of the institution with your generous support. Your tax-deductible donation will help support the many programs, experiences and initiatives you love at The Henry Ford.
The Evolution of Luggage | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-31 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Charles Sable, Curator of Decorative Arts at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the evolution of luggage.See more luggage highlights from The Henry Ford's collections: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/105230 Related Video: youtu.be/uo73WH10wf0?si=K4F9DMJuEE8UIo6iVisit thf.org to learn more
How Autonomous Cars are Disrupting the Auto Industry | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-24 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the disruptive concept of self-driving cars.Related Video: youtu.be/RvGyDzYdJ9c?si=-2JfYHZ27GenBVIcVisit thf.org to learn more
Making Glass Candy Canes The Henry Ford 2024-08-23 | Watch our skilled artisans working their magic, shaping molten glass into our beloved Candy Cane collection.
Mobile App to Promote Inclusion in Schools | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-23 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward checks back with the young woman who’s helping bullied kids with her mobile app, Sit With Us.Related Video: youtu.be/IicB1stsPFo?si=uK20vziqDskO720hVisit thf.org to learn more
Searching for Sunken Treasure with an Underwater Drone | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-21 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Adam Yamaguchi meets with Kyle Kennedy, CEO of Seafarer Exploration, to learn more about an underwater treasure-hunting drone.Related Video: youtu.be/UIXhXqGXI08?si=7nRhwcgZQQRhP0qXVisit thf.org to learn more
History of Childrens Books | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-17 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Sarah Andrus, Librarian at The Henry Ford, to learn more about children's books.See some of the highlights from our children’s book collection:thehenryford.org/explore/blog/kid-lit-children-s-books-from-our-collectionsRelated Video: youtu.be/UOMvE5RpVZQ?si=o2EppHJ7mIUwst-eVisit thf.org to learn more
The Disruptive Invention of 3D Printing | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-16 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Cuong Nguyen, Conservator at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the disruptive invention of 3D printing.Related Video: youtu.be/fDOGjvFlzNw?si=WhEjHIjwWC4K-aMnVisit thf.org to learn more
The Jackson House: From Selma to Detroit Panel Recording The Henry Ford 2024-08-15 | On August 8, 2024, a group of distinguished panelists came together at The Henry Ford to discuss the significance of the Jackson House, its place in the Civil Rights Movement and its future in Greenfield Village. We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following panelists for lending their time and expertise:– Jawana Jackson, daughter of Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson– Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University– Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "King: A Life"– Nelson George, filmmaker and author of "Where Did Our Love Go?: The Rise and Fall of the Motown Sound"We are also grateful to our moderator, CNN political commentator and former White House official Jamal Simmons, and the event's sponsor, Ford Philanthropy. Finally, we appreciate each and every attendee for their interest in the Jackson House and for joining The Henry Ford on the journey to the home's 2026 opening in Greenfield Village.🏠 Learn more about the Jackson House at thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/jackson-house/. NOTE: The views of our panelists do not necessarily reflect the views of The Henry Ford.
How the Process for Recycling Latex Paint Works | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-14 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with the innovators leading the charge in recycled latex paint.Related Video: youtu.be/j7rQfmLFdsA?si=4J0VzbC4SBEIzRHeVisit thf.org to learn more
The Technology Behind Haptic Gloves | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-10 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Jake Rubin, Founder & CEO of HaptX, to learn more about haptic feedback gloves.Related Video: youtu.be/a0zeLFoDPxA?si=CIxrtyOOinE0MeVI Visit thf.org to learn more
When Photography Took to the Skies | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-09 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Saige Jedele, former Associate Curator at The Henry Ford, to learn more about aerial photography.Learn about the novel Detroit News autogiro, equipped to take aerial photos: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/101549Related Video: youtu.be/NWX7ooYgVa0?si=oADlJPkqlhEnC9BaVisit thf.org to learn more
The Jackson House: From Selma to Detroit The Henry Ford 2024-08-08 | The Dr. Sullivan Jackson and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson House holds powerful stories of an ordinary family doing extraordinary things in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. In line with the wishes of the Jacksons’ daughter Jawana, the Jackson House has been relocated from Selma, Alabama, to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Here, its stories of resiliency, activism and courage will be preserved and shared with generations to come. In this video, experts from The Henry Ford contextualize the institution’s approach to a major question: How do we create that feeling of being in a space, in a place where it happened, when we’re taking the place and moving it somewhere else?Learn more about the Jackson House: thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/jackson-house/.
Disrupting With a Clock on a Wrist | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-07 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Charles Sable, Curator of Decorative Arts at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the disruptive invention of wristwatches.Related Video: youtu.be/Y8KDgZvaaqA?si=CSqloZJpkH-LWR8vVisit thf.org to learn more
Dinos Dance to Barbaras Rhubarb Bar The Henry Ford 2024-08-05 | Check out “Dinosaurs in Motion” at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through Sept. 8.Learn more: THF.org/dinosaurs.
How a Device to Boost Home Cell Coverage Works | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-03 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Bruce Lancaster, CEO of weBoost, to learn more about a booster for weak cellular signals.Related Video: youtu.be/aXYxuDvj89c?si=faMz6wQXVz80SI1zVisit thf.org to learn more
The Sensor Shower Head Thats Saving Water | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-08-02 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with the co-founders of Oasense to learn more about a smart shower head. Related Video: youtu.be/AGMYVExty0g?si=YEfcUDzG9_olHRHrVisit thf.org to learn more
Designs for Aging | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-31 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Katherine White, Curator of Design at The Henry Ford, to learn more about designing for the elderly. Explore human-centered, ergonomic kitchen design through the centuries: issuu.com/thfmagazine/docs/issuu_thfmag_summer-fall_23_f2/28Related Video: youtu.be/0yvQM1UJjsw?si=QGzq4p4HWiubFLwyVisit thf.org to learn more
The Disruptive Vault Ensuring the Worlds Future | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-27 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, Ph.D., Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the disruptive creation of a global seed vault.Related Video: youtu.be/c1N1LcYpixQ?si=cRZQrgQ5gA852ypnVisit thf.org to learn more
The Wristband Curbing Repetitive Habits | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-26 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie ward meets with Aneela Idnani, Co-Founder of HabitAware, to learn more about a smart bracelet to help with repetitive behavior.Related Video: youtu.be/k8fdQE5hv_4?si=lfz5vny2RAOTLz9jVisit thf.org to learn more
Solar-Powered Camper | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-24 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with GoSun founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin and Camp 365 founder Kevin McGregor, to learn more about electric camping powered by the sun.Related Video: youtu.be/5kpzys8km8I?si=zjW7wM4q5dTjnuuAVisit thf.org to learn more
100+ Years of Diner History at The Henry Ford The Henry Ford 2024-07-22 | Diners have a long and storied history in America and have been evolving for more than 100 years of hot coffee, counter stools and streamlined chrome accents. Experience the evolution of diners and diner culture in “Dick Gutman, DINERMAN,” a temporary exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through March 16. THF.org/dinerman#diners #Michigan #metroDetroit
The Historic Push for Literacy | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-20 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Sarah Andrus, Librarian at The Henry Ford, to learn more about literacy.Related Video: youtu.be/uw35zv1m5xc?si=EjU9yKHEdbO1sCQRTrace the story of handwriting in America: thehenryford.org/explore/blog/handwriting-in-americaVisit thf.org to learn more
The Disruptive Power of Crowdfunding | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-19 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Spence Medford, Senior VP at The Henry Ford, to learn more about disrupting start-ups with crowdfunding.Related Video: youtu.be/pq1iJhpvIWI?si=T1NT6Ojs9Z2yo3VgVisit thf.org to learn more
Soundproof Microphone that Isolates Your Voice | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-17 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Takuma Iwasa, CEO of Shiftall, to learn more about a soundproof microphone that isolates your voice.Related Video: youtu.be/a0zeLFoDPxA?si=LccxoUsUicTHGov0Visit thf.org to learn more
The Highest Tech in Skywriting | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-13 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Adam Yamaguchi meets with Stephen Stinis, President of Skytypers, to learn more about technology for writing in the sky.Related Video: youtu.be/LGXh3bKaIGU?si=hVUvGrnE5vMbsKhvVisit thf.org to learn more
When Ads Became Illustrated | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-12 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Charles Sable, Curator of Decorative Arts, to learn more about advertising illustrators. Related Video: youtu.be/pdHtwZ6EBkI?si=oT2ida9qCMyaZ-zqView the work of Norman Rockwell in our digital collections: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/101800Visit thf.org to learn more
How the Apple 1 Shook Up Personal Computing | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-10 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Marc Greuther, Chief Curator at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the most disruptive circuit board. Related Video: youtu.be/4a1gKVPs8WA?si=eSi9CcC8G79A4Li-Visit thf.org to learn more
Wearable Upper Limb Mobility Assistance | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-06 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Adrian Esser, Doctoral Candidate at ETH Zurich, to learn more about wearable robotic gravity assistance. Related Video: youtu.be/DyAJZQPHk6c?si=lHBWNqWYKAh41ReaVisit thf.org to learn more
Harnessing the Power of Water in Rivers | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-05 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Jax Tranchida meets with Ted Christopher, Founder of Verterra Energy, to learn more about harnessing the power of running water. Related Video: youtu.be/AGMYVExty0g?si=ypPS5-vjEpl_josVVisit thf.org to learn more
All-Terrain Car Created by Fords First African-American Auto Designer | Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-07-03 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about McKinley Thompson and his 1974 concept car, The Warrior. Related Video: youtu.be/6TbGl_dgq4I?si=kOpz3wxIeSQJHnPDVisit thf.org to learn more
How Morning Coffee was Disrupted at Home | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-29 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Marc Greuther, Chief Curator and VP of Historical Resources at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the invention of Mr. Coffee. Related Video: youtu.be/Bm9fjlYbwhc?si=asdAmAyW2Kpthsx3 Visit thf.org to learn more
Celebrating Pride History #pridemonth #pride The Henry Ford 2024-06-28 | Discover LGBTQ+ stories within The Henry Ford's collections, not just during Pride Month, but all year long: links.thf.org/LGBTQ
Inside the Lab That Tests Product Safety | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-28 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Adam Yamaguchi meets with Barb Guthrie, VP of Corporate Sustainability at Underwriters Labs, to learn more about an independent science safety organization.Related Video: youtu.be/vvbnjFGDT04?si=UeHlXAgsY5kbaxBpVisit thf.org to learn more
Dinosaurs Are Here The Henry Ford 2024-06-27 | Check out “Dinosaurs in Motion,” an exhibition of full-scale, interactive dinosaur sculptures, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Free for members or included with museum admission, this exhibition is open now through Sept. 8.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/dinosaurs-in-motion
Smart Ring Designed for Womens Health | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-26 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano, to learn more about the Evie smart ring. Related Video: youtu.be/3t4qeHP7i60?si=vY_gAmucOwYe7IqQVisit thf.org to learn more
Triceratops Timelapse The Henry Ford 2024-06-10 | Watch our team set up a 23.5-foot-long Triceratops on the museum floor!Learn more about "Dinosaurs in Motion" at THF.org/dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs are Here The Henry Ford 2024-06-10 | The dinosaurs are HERE … and they’ve attracted some interesting new visitors to the museum. Check out “Dinosaurs in Motion,” an exhibition of full-scale, interactive dinosaur sculptures, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Free for members or included with museum admission, this exhibition is open now through Sept. 8. thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/dinosaurs-in-motion
The History of Off-Road Vehicles | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-07 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, to learn more about the history of off-road vehicles.Follow the evolution of the Jeep: thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/107291Related Video: youtu.be/fBhLmZEayo4?si=xAsCoCtLrKqbxa4tVisit thf.org to learn more
Dinosaurs are Coming The Henry Ford 2024-06-06 | Something BIG is hatching at The Henry Ford. 🥚 “Dinosaurs in Motion” opens June 9! Learn about this limited-time exhibition at links.thf.org/4bEpw6J.
A Noninvasive Way to Harvest Honey | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-05 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture at The Henry Ford, to learn more about a noninvasive way to harvest honey from beehives.Related Video: youtu.be/5lsbYZov0ik?si=fOr2jb8GETlNGliSVisit thf.org to learn more
The Worlds First Smart Ukulele | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-06-01 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Albert Lawrence meets with Victor Zhuang, International Sales Director at PopuMusic, to learn more about a smart ukulele.Related Video: youtu.be/5tyEhUWZjWw?si=uNmM4_Cp-djGDp2cVisit thf.org to learn more
Portable Cold Plunge Tub | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-31 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Alie Ward meets with Ciaran Flanagan, Founder of Inergize Health, to learn more about a portable cold plunge tub. Related Video: youtu.be/EtlnCqEXeKs?si=ISBCyPqXACJHSXYUVisit thf.org to learn more
The Innovative Art of Lillian Schwartz | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-29 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Kristen Gallerneaux, Curator of Communications and Information Technology, to learn more about Lillian Schwartz.Related Videos:youtu.be/tL4ylNwMd30?si=EFxkTtdu_CPdRPbuyoutu.be/eUjYSUZP72k?si=kMXf9oHOz4t0lfEq Visit thf.org to learn more
When Auto-Tune Disrupted the Music Industry | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation The Henry Ford 2024-05-25 | On this segment of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, Mo Rocca meets with Associate Curator Saige Jedele to learn more about the disruptive invention of Auto-Tune.Related Video: youtu.be/pbfN5wWfYEA?si=y1pt8NV949Vh6WVLVisit thf.org to learn more
